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Boy Smells

22 citations · Updated Apr 2026 · Risk: moderate
Verdict

Boy Smells scores 65/100 (Grade C, moderate risk) and holds no third-party certifications on record. The brand has no documented CPSC recalls, FDA warning letters, or active lawsuits, but lacks public ingredient transparency and fragrance disclosure policies that would clarify whether the brand is non-toxic or safe for sensitive consumers.

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Evidence on record
CPSC recalls — none in database
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FDA warning letters — none on record
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California Prop 65 notices — none on record
oag.ca.gov
Consumer lawsuits — none filed
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Full analysis

Boy Smells is an independent US-based candle brand with no parent company ownership. The brand maintains an unknown FDA standing under the Modernized Cosmetics Regulatory Act (MoCRA) registry, and no CPSC recalls have been filed against the company. No active or historic lawsuits are matched to the brand in available records. However, the brand does not publish full ingredient decks or INCI lists on its website, making independent verification of formulation difficult for consumers seeking to assess safety or non-toxic claims. The brand's fragrance disclosure policy is unknown, which is a material gap for candle shoppers. Fragrance is a catch-all term under cosmetic and consumer product regulations and can mask dozens of undisclosed chemical components. Without a stated policy on fragrance transparency or ingredient sourcing, consumers cannot easily determine whether Boy Smells candles contain synthetic fragrance, essential oils, or a blend. The absence of certifications such as Clean Beauty, Cradle to Cradle, or similar third-party validation further limits assurance of non-toxic positioning. No flagged ingredients have been detected in available product data, and no red flags have been raised by regulatory bodies. However, this does not constitute a green flag—it reflects incomplete data capture and the lack of full ingredient disclosure on the brand's public channels.

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Frequently asked
Is Boy Smells non-toxic? +

Boy Smells scores 65/100 (Grade C, moderate risk) and holds no third-party certifications on record. The brand has no documented CPSC recalls, FDA warning letters, or active lawsuits, but lacks public ingredient transparency and fragrance disclosure policies that would clarify whether the brand is non-toxic or safe for sensitive consumers.

Is Boy Smells safe? +

Based on 22 primary-source citations, risk level is moderate. See recalls, warning letters, or lawsuits above.

What certifications does Boy Smells hold? +

None on record.

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